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Soul Survivors

How Classic Rhythm and Blues Has Become Vital Once Again

PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2007

It’s hard to imagine any music fan remembering the Christmas of 2006 as a completely enjoyable one after word slowly spread that day of the...

Dub Voyage

A Jamaican Offshoot’s Journey From Studio Accident to World Power

PUBLISHED Aug 20, 2007

To paraphrase a Jamaican proverb, are there branches without roots? In the 21st century, dub — Jamaica’s gift to studio-spiked rhythm music...

Polaris

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2007

Chosen by a pool of more than 170 Canadian music critics, radio hosts, bloggers and other participants, the Polaris Music Prize awards $20,...

Polaris- One Year Later

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2007

One year later, we check back in with some of last year’s Polaris Prize nominees to ask what impact the nomination had. Final Fantasy "Win...

Miracle Fortress- <i>Five Roses</i>

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2007

The word "timeless” implies something to last the ages. Something unique that could have emerged from various points of recent history, tha...

Junior Boys- <i>So This Is Goodbye</i>

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2007

It’s a challenge to explain the genius of Hamilton duo Junior Boys to the uninitiated. Sure, they’re a little bit electro, a little bit pop...

Julie Doiron- <i>Woke Myself Up</i>

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2007

After a few sleepy records and band flirtations, Julie Doiron called upon her mates in Eric’s Trip to make the most adored and engaging rec...

Joel Plaskett- <i>Ashtray Rock</i>

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2007

Joel Plaskett Emergency’s heartfelt and exuberant Ashtray Rock is an all-Canadian roman à clef. Set against the sacred, secret party site s...